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===Dorne===
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Dorne is the southernmost region of Westeros. It stretches from the southern [[Red Mountains]] near the Dornish Marches to the southern coast of the continent. It is the hottest kingdom in Westeros and features the only desert on the continent. [[Dornishmen]] have a reputation for hot-bloodedness as well. They differ both culturally and ethnically from other Westerosi due to the historical migration of the [[Rhoynar]] on [[ten thousand ships]]. Their food, appearance, and architecture resemble those of Mediterranean cultures such as Greece and Turkey more than the Western European feel of the other kingdoms. They have adopted many Rhoynish customs as well, including equal primogeniture.

Dorne was the only kingdom in Westeros to successfully resist Aegon's Conquest. It joined the Seven Kingdoms through marriage over a century after the [[First Dornish War]]. This accomplishment has allowed Dorne to retain a small measure of independence. The ruling [[House Martell|Martells]] still style themselves "[[Prince of Dorne|prince]]" and "princess" in the Rhoynish fashion rather than "[[lord]]". Bastards in Dorne are given the surname Sand.